Funchal travel guide
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You're Going to Love Funchal
With a population of 100,847, Funchal is the largest city in Madeira, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Funchal has to offer.
Where to Eat in Funchal
If you’re looking for affordable options, Beef & Wines (Avenida Infante 60 A) and Everest Montanha III - Madeira (Centro Comercial Eden Mar Loja 21 Rua Gorgulho 2) are great picks.
When to visit Funchal
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Funchal in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Funchal, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Funchal
Plane
When flying to Funchal, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Funchal from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Funchal Hotel Enotel Lido Madeira, located 1.3 miles from downtown Funchal. Funchal Suite Hotel Eden Mar is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Funchal
Where to stay in Funchal
From 5-star hotels such as the Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature to great affordable options like the Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel, Funchal offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 317 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fx Carvalhal and Hospedaria Pôr do Sol. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Funchal, with prices from C$ 29 to C$ 1,515 per night. São Martinho is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Funchal are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Funchal
Most booked hotels in Funchal
Renting a car in Funchal
Renting a car in Funchal costs C$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 280 if you want to rent it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Funchal Madeira.
Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Funchal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.48 and C$ 41.97. The most frequently booked car type in Funchal is Economy (Fiat Punto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.